Inflation eases in January, but the cost of basic necessities still on the rise

Among those respondents worried about the economy, inflation emerged as the dominant issue, cited by 47% as their top concern. The cost of housing ranks second at 29% while retirement savings concerns ...

Inflation eases as prices rise only slightly, delayed data shows

Earlier federal data appeared to signal an optimistic turnaround for the job market.

Why Inflation May Be About to Come in Hot

Prices have a habit of spiking in January. This year tariffs might be a reason, but a likelier culprit is more esoteric.
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What could happen to HELOC rates now that inflation is rising again?

Inflation is creeping back up, and that's putting a lot of Americans on edge about their finances. In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 2.7% on an annual basis — a reversal from the ...
Newsday

Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed and Americans in a difficult spot

WASHINGTON — Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries and airfares jumped while new data showed applications for unemployment aid soared, putting the Federal Reserve in an ...

Tariffs Popped 500% — Of Which We Paid 90%. So How Did Inflation Drop?

Tariffs rose six fold in 2025. But inflation fell in January 2026. How is that possible? Affordability worsened with housing ...

Electricity prices rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead, analysts say

The impact of the AI industry on electricity prices has turned into a major political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections this November.
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Inflation hits near 5-year low, but Americans still face high costs despite cooling prices

Inflation cooled to 2.4% in January, nearing a five-year low as gas prices fell and rent growth slowed. While easing price pressures boost hopes for rate cuts, many Americans still face elevated costs ...